Enterprise Coordinator

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for an Enterprise Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll connect schools, colleges, training providers and employers, providing young people with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to make confident, informed decisions about their futures. This position is part of the Birmingham Careers Hub and the wider WMCA Careers Hub network, working on a fixed‑term basis until 31st August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and colleges in developing their Careers Provision, connecting them with employers and Enterprise Advisers (EAs).
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in education, including governors.
• Facilitate partnerships between schools, colleges, employers, and other stakeholders to improve career outcomes for young people.
• Drive progress using frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Impact System.
• Monitor and evaluate careers programmes to ensure quality and impact.
• Represent the Careers Hub at networking events and through stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver training and share best practices with the education and business communities.
• Recruit, train, and support a diverse network of Enterprise Advisers (EAs) (Business Volunteers), matching them with schools and colleges to address their specific needs.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of working with schools, colleges, and employers.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication, ideally in education or careers.
• Experience supporting schools and colleges to implement the Gatsby Benchmarks Framework.
• A strong understanding of the challenges schools and colleges face in delivering careers education.
• Knowledge of national and local policies relating to skills and employment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Digital literacy and confidence using IT and social media to amplify impact.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4 or above).

Location

Summer Lane; the role requires at least 2 days a week spent at the office.

How to Apply

• Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
• Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
• Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
• Submit your application. Do one final check and, once complete, click submit. Note: Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. The process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting.

Reasons to Join WMCA

WMCA is laser‑focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with partners to direct funding where it’s needed most. WMCA is a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria. We are also a Ban the Box employer, meaning we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. We encourage applicants to highlight skills, including transferable ones. We consider part‑time, flexible, and job share arrangements.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Salary and Benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• 28 days paid annual leave (+ option to purchase more) + statutory days.
• EV car benefit scheme.
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
• Option to buy a bicycle, including e‑bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest‑free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big‑name retailers, and more.
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top‑rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

Right to Work

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non‑UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).